Sunderland v Everton: match preview

Friday 11 April 2014 11.31 EDT
First published on Friday 11 April 2014 11.31 EDT

Gus Poyet and Roberto Martínez were once midfield team-mates at Real Zaragoza. Managerially their respective philosophies have much in common but, right now, their careers are on divergent trajectories. While Everton arrive with a Champions League place almost within touching distance, Poyet concedes it will "take a miracle" to save Sunderland from the Championship. As Martínez seeks revenge for the Wearsiders's unexpected 1-0 Boxing Day win at Goodison Park his old friend simply prays for a first league victory since February 1. Louise Taylor